Hallmark of a caring government
KUCHING: The RM1.4 billion Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 6.0 is the hallmark of a government that listens, serves and cares for the people. The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Backbenchers Club said the BKSS 6.0 was a reflection of a state government that was fully concerned about the plight of the people and it showed […]
Armada Sarawak lauds decision by GPS on DUN dissolution
KUCHING: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Youth (Armada) Sarawak lauded the announcement that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government has left the decision on the appropriate date for the dissolution of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) to the wisdom of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong after discussing with the Sarawak Head of State. “Armada […]
CM cares for people’s health, safety
KUCHING: The Chief Minister and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) were all set to face the next state election as early as July last year — long before the Emergency Ordinance (EO) was promulgated in Jan this year. However, Datuk Abang Johari Tun Openg has decided not to dissolve the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) then […]
No major implication on ruling coalition on when state election held
KUCHING: There will be no major political implication on the state ruling coalition — Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) regardless of when the 12th state election is held. Universiti Malaya (UM) Associate Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi said as the date of the state election has not been fixed or officially announced, the focus should […]
State assembly dissolution up to Agong, governor
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will leave it to the wisdom of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud to decide on the appropriate time to dissolve the State Legislative Assembly (DUN). GPS secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said under the state’s […]
Bridges to development and better communication
SIMANGGANG: Over 20 suspension bridges and eight concrete bridges have been built in the Simanggang constituency to connect the people from different villages and to ease their travels. Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said the construction of bridges would also facilitate the development of idle lands and areas with agriculture potentials. “I have foreseen […]
Police deny allegation of bias in approving cross-district movement permit
KUCHING: The police have refuted allegations by Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sarawak that only Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) elected representatives move freely across districts. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said the statement issued by Sarawak Keadilan State Leadership Council (MPN) dated May 6, is false. “The travel permit given to elected representatives of any […]
We’re ready for Undi18
KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth and other Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) components are ready for Undi18, says Milton Foo. The SUPP Youth secretary-general added that he was pleased with the assurance and statement to implement Undi18 (lowering of voting age to 18) by this year. Foo was commenting on the recent announcement […]
Make sure GPS wins in Engkilili
ENGKILILI: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) members here have been urged to work hard to ensure that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) wins the Engkilili state seat in the next election. Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis gave the advice while chairing the SUPP Engkilili branch meeting here on Saturday. The meeting focused on the branch […]
Bet on state election between Aug and Oct
KUCHING: Rumours that the coming state election will be held between August and October may hold water, said political observer Datuk Peter Minos. At this moment, he said nobody really knows the exact date as the decision lies with the Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to advise the Yang di-Pertua Negeri on […]